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Janet Petersen
IA Senate District 18
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 34Healthcare 33Social Services & Welfare 25Labor & Employment 20Education 15Criminal Justice & Policing 14Civil Rights & Liberties 12Environment & Energy 12Housing 9Economy & Taxes 7Abortion & Reproductive Rights 6Agriculture 6Banking & Finance 4Elections & Voting 3Technology & Privacy 3Gun Policy 2Immigration 1Other 1Transportation & Infrastructure 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA Senate District 18 current
Iowa |
Democratic | Jan 14, 2013 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (586 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SF 2369 — A bill for an act relating to county and city regulation of accessory dwelling units. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2146 — A bill for an act relating to the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities, prohibiting fines, and… | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HF 2506 — A bill for an act relating to prizes awarded by licensed qualified organizations. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2378 — A bill for an act relating to the ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts. | Nay | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HF 2349 — A bill for an act relating to the final disposition of human remains. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2320 — A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the district-to-community college sharing or concurrent enrollment program. | Yea | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2439 — A bill for an act relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential properties. | Nay | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2374 — A bill for an act relating to the national electrical code, and including effective date provisions. | Nay | Mar 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2456 — A bill for an act relating to rounding the amount of cents for cash transactions and payments. | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2351 — A bill for an act relating to the open enrollment of pupils who are truant or chronically absent, and including applicability provisions. | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2274 — A bill for an act relating to the sale or offer for sale of certain firearm devices. | Nay | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 274 — A bill for an act relating to forms of payment for entry into an extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition. | Yea | Feb 26, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2426 — A bill for an act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, providing penalties, and… | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2412 — A bill for an act relating to qualifications for state and local government employment and professional licensure. | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2399 — A bill for an act relating to bail and bond amounts and conditions. | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2218 — A bill for an act relating to state regulatory compliance and eligibility requirements, including by modifying provisions related to the… | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2430 — A bill for an act relating to the display of flags at half-staff on public buildings. | Nay | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2189 — A bill for an act relating to information required for nonresidents who apply for vehicle registration and issuance of a certificate of… | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2203 — A bill for an act relating to the verification of United States citizenship of persons registering to vote and registered voters. | Nay | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2187 — A bill for an act relating to the verification of citizenship and immigration status of persons who apply for or renew a driver’s license… | Nay | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2422 — A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services, including the… | Nay | Feb 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2422 — A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs under the purview of the department of health and human services, including the… | Yea | Feb 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2157 — A bill for an act relating to malicious prosecution arising from civil actions between private parties. | Nay | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2086 — A bill for an act authorizing schools to offer an elective junior fire fighter program to students enrolled in grades eleven and twelve. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SF 2417 — A bill for an act establishing requirements and guidelines for conversational AI services, and providing civil penalties, and including… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (112 as lead sponsor)
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SF 2260
IA · —
A bill for an act providing for county control of the siting and management of confinement feeding operations.
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SF 187
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to wage discrimination under the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965 and making penalties applicable.
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SF 66
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to testimony by certain witnesses by two-way closed-circuit equipment.
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SJR 1
IA · —
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care.
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SF 2267
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to clean water projects and programs by requiring agencies to publish data regarding progress in meeting certain benchmarks.
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SF 501
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to medical assistance program and Hawki program coverage for standard fertility preservation services.
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SF 43
IA · —
A bill for an act authorizing cities to require radon testing for single family residences used as rental property.
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SF 2249
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to customer classes for large energy use facilities, and including applicability provisions.
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SF 124
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data.
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SF 558
IA · —
A bill for an act relating to Medicaid program improvements, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
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